Culture Differences In Business CommunicationBetween Japan and the U S
With the globalization of the world economy, the business with foreign countries is more and more important now. ... So it is imperative that managers or businessmen be sensitive to differences in intercultural business communication. Take Japan and the U.S. ... But as they are in different regions, one is in the east and the other is in the west, so there are many culture differences in business communication between Japan and the U.S. ... In Japan, men should wear dark conservative attire. Business suits are most suitable. Casual dress is never appropriate in a business setting. ... Women¡¯s dress should be conservative. ... Women should not wear pants in a business situation. ... Business suit and tie are appropriate in all major cities. Wear dark colored business suits in classic colors of gray and navy. ... ¡¤Dining Drinking is an important part of Japanese culture. It is a way to relieve business stress. ... Most business entertaining is done in restaurants or bars after business hours, often in karaoke or "hostess bars". ... In Japan the main meal is at noon while in the United States the main meal is in the evening. A U.S. practice that makes little sense in Japan is conducting business at breakfast. The Japanese especially don¡¯t like breakfast meetings; they prefer conduct business over lunch. ... The U.S. ... But in Japan it is perfectly acceptable to slurp your noodles. ... But tipping in Japan is frowned upon. People in this culture consider helping you with your luggage as a gesture of hospitality and would be offended if you tipped them. ... In Japan the gift itself is of little importance, the ceremony surrounding it is very important. ... In the U.S. ... Business gifts to the office or department, such as a basket of fruit or box of candy, are opened immediately and shared by all. The manager¡¯s taking the gift home to share with his or her family is considered to be in poor taste. ¡¤Business Card Exchange In Japan, business cards are called meishi. ... When you presenting or receive the business card, use both hands. ... In a business situation, business cannot begin until the meishi exchange process is complete.